Ron’s endurance adventure (Road to Tevis #121)
A few weeks ago I took Ron to the Sesenta Años xpride. We completed the LD on Saturday November 9th. (LD = limited distance. You… Read More »Ron’s endurance adventure (Road to Tevis #121)
How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
A few weeks ago, I rode Ron through water for the first time. It was his first ride over ten miles, and the first time… Read More »How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
This is not science! On surveys, opinions, blogs, and Tevis
Earlier this week, I shared a post in three places on Facebook: My own page, the AERC page, and Endurance Riders America. I will paste… Read More »This is not science! On surveys, opinions, blogs, and Tevis
Summary of 2024 Tevis Cup results (Road to Tevis #117)
I had hoped to ride Tevis 2024, but as it turned out, my life circumstances this past month made it a lucky thing that my… Read More »Summary of 2024 Tevis Cup results (Road to Tevis #117)
An interview with Bruce Weary (Road to Tevis # 115)
Some time ago, I asked two of the endurance community’s most skilled riders and avid storytellers if they’d be interested in featuring in one of… Read More »An interview with Bruce Weary (Road to Tevis # 115)
My first Rider Option at Montana de Oro (Road to Tevis #114)
On Saturday I chose not to continue after the first big loop at Montana de Oro. It was my first Rider Option. As of this… Read More »My first Rider Option at Montana de Oro (Road to Tevis #114)
Treasure of the Sierra Madre: River’s 5th 50-mile completion (Road to Tevis 112)
This last weekend River and I completed the first day of the new Treasure of the Sierra Madre endurance ride. It was a beautiful ride… Read More »Treasure of the Sierra Madre: River’s 5th 50-mile completion (Road to Tevis 112)
The 2024 Cuyama Oaks xpride: Snow, rain, hail, and sunshine (Road to Tevis 111)
River and I spent last weekend at the 2024 Cuyama Oaks xpride. That is, we spent April 4th – 7th, 2024, in the Cuyama Valley,… Read More »The 2024 Cuyama Oaks xpride: Snow, rain, hail, and sunshine (Road to Tevis 111)
River’s second endurance ride (Road to Tevis #110)
This last Saturday was River’s second endurance ride, 50 miles on Day 2 of the Western Mojave xpride. Although she behaved well and completed the… Read More »River’s second endurance ride (Road to Tevis #110)
A McCall saddle custom-made for endurance (Road to Tevis #109)
Finding the right saddle to ride 50+ miles in is really difficult. My first endurance saddle was an Abetta Serenity. It was relatively comfortable for… Read More »A McCall saddle custom-made for endurance (Road to Tevis #109)